Q. Who was the royal Acharya at King Janaka’s court, later defeated by Ashtavakra?
Answer: Brahmarshi Vandin
Notes: Brahmarshi Vandin, son of Varuna, served as royal Acharya in Mithila under King Janaka and was famously defeated by Ashtavakra in debate, as mentioned in Mahabharata, Vana Parva 132.
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